ZIP Code 05262

In ZIP code 05262, near Peru, households earn a median of $71,417, while per-capita income sits at $39,083. That earnings level pairs with a median home value of $253,600, and the county's 1.64% effective property tax rate means owners pay roughly $4,159 annually on such a home. Sales tax of 6.00% applies to purchases, trimming spending power slightly. Together these figures shape how far a paycheck stretches: housing costs and property taxes claim a meaningful share of income, leaving the remaining dollars to cover everyday expenses and savings.